Mammoth cave mystery: Two new sea monsters resurface after 325 million years in the world’s largest cave

Mammoth cave mystery: Two new sea monsters resurface after 325 million years in the world’s largest cave

 09:16 30/09/2025

Scientists uncovered two new prehistoric shark species, Troglocladodus trimblei and Glikmanius careforum, in Kentucky's Mammoth Cave. Preserved for 325 million years, these fossils offer a rare glimpse into Carboniferous marine life and early shark evolution. The cave's unique conditions acted as a natural time capsule, safeguarding these crucial insights into Earth's ancient past.
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